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Why does Wineburg argue that historical thinking is not primarily about acquiring historical knowledge?
Why does Wineburg argue that historical thinking is not primarily about acquiring historical knowledge?
- Because historical knowledge is not important
- Because historians don't rely on evidence
- Because historical narratives are not reliable
- Because historical thinking involves skills like analyzing primary sources (correct)
What is the role of evidence in historical thinking?
What is the role of evidence in historical thinking?
- Evidence is only used in analyzing primary sources
- Evidence is used to support historical narratives without questioning
- Evidence is not important in historical thinking
- Historians rely on a variety of sources to construct interpretations of the past (correct)
Why does historical thinking encourage students to consider multiple perspectives and interpretations?
Why does historical thinking encourage students to consider multiple perspectives and interpretations?
- Because historical narratives are always accurate
- Because multiple perspectives are not important in historical thinking
- Because students should learn to question and analyze historical narratives critically (correct)
- Because there is only one correct perspective in history
What should students learn about historical evidence?
What should students learn about historical evidence?
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Why is historical context important in historical thinking?
Why is historical context important in historical thinking?
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